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{{short description|French rock band}}
{{short description|French rock band}}
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| caption = Mars Red Sky in 2019
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| origin = [[Bordeaux, France]]
| origin = [[Bordeaux]], France
| genre = {{hlist|[[Stoner Rock]]|[[Rock music|rock]]|[[psychedelic rock]]|[[Palm Desert Scene|desert rock]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Stoner rock]]|[[Rock music|rock]]|[[psychedelic rock]]|[[Palm Desert Scene|desert rock]]}}
| years_active = 2007—present
| years_active = 2007–present
| associated_acts = [[Year of No Light]]
| website = {{url|marsredsky.net}}
| website = {{url|marsredsky.net}}
| current_members = Julien Pras<br />Jimmy Kinast<br />Mathieu Gazeau
| current_members = Julien Pras<br />Jimmy Kinast<br />Mathieu Gazeau
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'''Mars Red Sky''' is a [[stoner rock]] band from [[Bordeaux, France]].
'''Mars Red Sky''' is a [[stoner rock]] band from [[Bordeaux]], France. As of 2019, they have released four studio albums and six EPs.


==Background==
==History==
Formed in 2007, Mars Red Sky originates in Bordeaux, France, and is made up of Julien Pras (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Kinast (bass, vocals), and Mathieu Gazeau (drums).<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.paris-normandie.fr/loisirs/spectacles/musique/bolbec--la-fabrik-a-sons-propose-mars-red-sky-et-gloria-kills-en-concert-le-11-mai-LE5701085#.V7YVC63Ku2k|title=Mars Red Sky Apex III - Praise For The Burning Soul|publisher=[[Le Parisien]]|date=February 27, 2016|language=French}}</ref> Their music is a blend of [[psychedelic rock]] and [[stoner rock]].
Formed in 2007, Mars Red Sky originates in Bordeaux, France, and is made up of Julien Pras (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Kinast (bass, vocals), and Mathieu Gazeau (drums).<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.paris-normandie.fr/loisirs/spectacles/musique/bolbec--la-fabrik-a-sons-propose-mars-red-sky-et-gloria-kills-en-concert-le-11-mai-LE5701085#.V7YVC63Ku2k|title=Mars Red Sky Apex III – Praise for the Burning Soul|publisher=[[Le Parisien]]|date=27 February 2016|language=fr}}</ref> Their music is a blend of [[psychedelic rock|psychedelic]] and [[stoner rock]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}


==Festivals and tours==
===Festivals and tours===
The band has played at [[Eurockéennes]], [[Levitation (festival)|Levitation]], the [[Roadburn Festival]], and [[South by Southwest]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.paris-normandie.fr/loisirs/spectacles/musique/bolbec--la-fabrik-a-sons-propose-mars-red-sky-et-gloria-kills-en-concert-le-11-mai-LE5701085#.V7YVC63Ku2k|title= Bolbec : la Fabrik-à-Sons propose « Mars Red Sky|publisher=Paris Normandy TV|date=May 5, 2016|language=French}}</ref> In 2016, they toured North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/hot-summer-guide-toronto-s-best-music-festivals/ |title=Hot Summer Guide: Toronto's best music fests|publisher=[[Now (newspaper)|Now]] Toronto|date=February 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/mars-red-sky-north-american-tour|title=Mars Red Sky North American Tour|publisher=New Noise Magazine|date=August 5, 2016}}</ref>
The band has played at [[Eurockéennes]], [[Levitation (festival)|Levitation]], the [[Roadburn Festival]], and [[South by Southwest]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.paris-normandie.fr/loisirs/spectacles/musique/bolbec--la-fabrik-a-sons-propose-mars-red-sky-et-gloria-kills-en-concert-le-11-mai-LE5701085#.V7YVC63Ku2k|title= Bolbec : la Fabrik-à-Sons propose « Mars Red Sky|publisher=Paris Normandy TV|date=5 May 2016|language=French}}</ref> In 2016, they toured North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/hot-summer-guide-toronto-s-best-music-festivals/ |title=Hot Summer Guide: Toronto's best music fests|publisher=[[Now (newspaper)|Now]] Toronto|date=27 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/mars-red-sky-north-american-tour|title=Mars Red Sky North American Tour|publisher=New Noise Magazine|date=5 August 2016}}</ref>


==Short film==
===Short film===
In October 2016, Mars Red Sky released the short film ''[[Alien Grounds]]'', which included music from their album ''Apex III''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/fr/article/plutot-quun-clip-mars-red-sky-nous-ont-carrement-envoye-un-court-metrage?utm|title=Plutôt qu'un clip, Mars Red Sky nous ont carrément envoyé un court-métrage|publisher=Noisy Vice|date=October 19, 2016|language=French}}</ref>
In October 2016, Mars Red Sky released the short film ''[[Alien Grounds]]'', which included music from their third album, ''Apex III''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/fr/article/plutot-quun-clip-mars-red-sky-nous-ont-carrement-envoye-un-court-metrage?utm|title=Plutôt qu'un clip, Mars Red Sky nous ont carrément envoyé un court-métrage|publisher=Noisy Vice|date=19 October 2016|language=fr}}</ref>
The film is directed by Sebastien Antoine and features actors Yan Tual, Victoria Cyr, and [[Dan Bronchinson]].
Directed by Sebastien Antoine, the film features actors Yan Tual, Victoria Cyr, and [[Dan Bronchinson]].

===Queen of the Meadow collaboration===
In 2023, Mars Red Sky collaborated with the band Queen of the Meadow, jointly releasing the EP ''Mars Red Sky & Queen of the Meadow''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://marsredsky.bandcamp.com/album/mars-red-sky-queen-of-the-meadow|title=Mars Red Sky & Queen of the Meadow recording credits (2023).|publisher=Bandcamp|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> The song "Maps of Inferno" was featured on ''[[Prog (magazine)|Prog]]'' magazine's tracks of the week. The publication described the melding of the "progressive doom" music of Mars Red Sky with the "dark folk singing" of Queen of the Meadow as resulting in a new sound realm not previously explored by the artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/check-out-these-new-tunes-with-progs-tracks-of-the-week|title=Mars Red Sky, "Maps of Inferno" (2023).|publisher=Prog Magazine|date=22 May 2023}}</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==
{{Gallery
{{Gallery
|title=Members
|title=Members
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|align=center |File:Mars red sky-IMG 5822.jpg|Julien Pras (guitar, vocals) |File:Mars red sky-IMG 5826.jpg|Jimmy Kinast (bass, vocals)
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|File:Mars red sky-IMG 5822.jpg|Julien Pras (guitar, vocals)
|File:Matgaz-kommodorejohnsen.jpg|Mathieu Gazeau (drums, vocals)
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|File:Mars red sky-IMG 5826.jpg|Jimmy Kinast (bass, vocals)
|File:Matgaz-kommodorejohnsen.jpg|Mathieu Gazeau (drums, vocals)
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* ''Apex III (Praise for the Burning Soul)'' (2016)
* ''Apex III (Praise for the Burning Soul)'' (2016)
* ''The Task Eternal'' (2019)
* ''The Task Eternal'' (2019)
* ''Dawn of the Dusk'' (2023)


===EPs===
===EPs===
* ''Curse/Sádaba'' (2010)
* ''Curse/Sádaba'' (2010)
* ''Green Rune White Totem'' (split/collaboration with [[Year of No Light]]) (2012)
* ''Green Rune White Totem'' (split with [[Year of No Light]], 2012)
* ''Be My Guide'' (2013)
* ''Be My Guide'' (2013)
* ''Hovering Satellites'' (2014)
* ''Hovering Satellites'' (2014)
* ''Providence'' (2016)
* ''Myramyd'' (2017)
* ''Myramyd'' (2017)
* ''Mars Red Sky & Queen of the Meadow'' (collaboration with Queen of the Meadow, 2023)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official|marsredsky.net}}
* {{official|marsredsky.net}}

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Latest revision as of 07:18, 16 December 2023

Mars Red Sky
Mars Red Sky in 2019
Mars Red Sky in 2019
Background information
OriginBordeaux, France
Genres
Years active2007–present
MembersJulien Pras
Jimmy Kinast
Mathieu Gazeau
Websitemarsredsky.net

Mars Red Sky is a stoner rock band from Bordeaux, France. As of 2019, they have released four studio albums and six EPs.

History[edit]

Formed in 2007, Mars Red Sky originates in Bordeaux, France, and is made up of Julien Pras (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Kinast (bass, vocals), and Mathieu Gazeau (drums).[1] Their music is a blend of psychedelic and stoner rock.[citation needed]

Festivals and tours[edit]

The band has played at Eurockéennes, Levitation, the Roadburn Festival, and South by Southwest.[2] In 2016, they toured North America.[3][4]

Short film[edit]

In October 2016, Mars Red Sky released the short film Alien Grounds, which included music from their third album, Apex III.[5] Directed by Sebastien Antoine, the film features actors Yan Tual, Victoria Cyr, and Dan Bronchinson.

Queen of the Meadow collaboration[edit]

In 2023, Mars Red Sky collaborated with the band Queen of the Meadow, jointly releasing the EP Mars Red Sky & Queen of the Meadow.[6] The song "Maps of Inferno" was featured on Prog magazine's tracks of the week. The publication described the melding of the "progressive doom" music of Mars Red Sky with the "dark folk singing" of Queen of the Meadow as resulting in a new sound realm not previously explored by the artists.[7]

Band members[edit]

Members
  • Julien Pras (guitar, vocals)
    Julien Pras (guitar, vocals)
  • Jimmy Kinast (bass, vocals)
    Jimmy Kinast (bass, vocals)
  • Mathieu Gazeau (drums, vocals)
    Mathieu Gazeau (drums, vocals)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Mars Red Sky (2011)
  • Stranded in Arcadia (2014)
  • Apex III (Praise for the Burning Soul) (2016)
  • The Task Eternal (2019)
  • Dawn of the Dusk (2023)

EPs[edit]

  • Curse/Sádaba (2010)
  • Green Rune White Totem (split with Year of No Light, 2012)
  • Be My Guide (2013)
  • Hovering Satellites (2014)
  • Myramyd (2017)
  • Mars Red Sky & Queen of the Meadow (collaboration with Queen of the Meadow, 2023)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mars Red Sky Apex III – Praise for the Burning Soul" (in French). Le Parisien. 27 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Bolbec : la Fabrik-à-Sons propose « Mars Red Sky" (in French). Paris Normandy TV. 5 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Hot Summer Guide: Toronto's best music fests". Now Toronto. 27 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Mars Red Sky North American Tour". New Noise Magazine. 5 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Plutôt qu'un clip, Mars Red Sky nous ont carrément envoyé un court-métrage" (in French). Noisy Vice. 19 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Mars Red Sky & Queen of the Meadow recording credits (2023)". Bandcamp. 24 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Mars Red Sky, "Maps of Inferno" (2023)". Prog Magazine. 22 May 2023.

External links[edit]

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